Devotional Reflection Based on the Incident of Peter Cutting Off Malchus's Ear: “Then one of those standing near drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.” ( Mark 14:47, Today's Korean Version ) 1. Identifying the People Involved: The person who stood beside Jesus and drew the sword was Simon Peter . The servant of the high priest was named Malchus . “Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant, cutting off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.” ( John 18:10 ) 2. Jesus' Response to Peter's Action: (a) Jesus said: “Permit even this.” ( Luke 22:51, KJV: “Suffer ye thus far”; RSV: “No more of this” ) The Greek words clarify this: “ἕως τούτου” (“heōs toutou”) = “up to this point” or “even this” “ἐᾶτε” (“eate”) = “allow it,” “let it be,” “leave it alone” Therefore, Jesus is essentially saying: “Let them do what they are doing. Do not resist any further.” “If ...
혹시 우리는 바리새인들처럼 고집이 세고 악하기 때문에 아내가 음행한 일도 없는데 ... 예수님께서는 분명히 “ 내가 너희에게 말하지만 음행한 일도 없는데 자기 아내와 이혼하고 다른 여자와 결혼하는 사람은 간음죄를 짓는 것이다 ” 하고 말씀하셨는데 혹시 우리는 바리새인들처럼 고집이 세고 악하기 때문에 아내가 음행한 일도 없는데 그녀와 이혼하고 다른 여자와 결혼하여 간음죄를 짓는 것은 아닌지요 ? ( 참고 : 마태복음 19:7-9, 현대인의 성경 )